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Standingoutfromthecrowdandfeelingproud

E-ACTPATHWAYSACADEMYProspectus2017-20182013-2014

Telephone: (0114)2310044Fax: (0114)2495615RaisenHallRoadSheffieldHeadteacher:Mr.NigelFowlerS57NAInterimDeputyHead:MissHelenParry

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1. The Vision Statement Page 3

2. The Academy Ethos Page 4

4. The Staff Page 5 & 6

5. OFSTED Page 6

6. Term Times & Holiday Dates Page 7

7. E-ACT Governance Structure Pages 8 & 9

8. The Academy Council Page 9

7. Admission Into Academy Pages 10 - 11

9. Breakfast Club Page 12

10. Positive Behaviour Management Pages 12

11. Pastoral Provision Page 13

12. National Curriculum Page 14

13. Pathways Curriculum Pages 15

14. Learning & Teaching Pages 19 & 19

15. Other Academy Information Pages 19 - 22

16. Attendance Page 22 & 23

17. Complaints and Security Page 24

18. Pastoral Care & Child Protection Page 24-25

19. Inclusion Page 25

Contents

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TheStaff

wouldliketowelcomeyouto

E-ACTPathwaysAcademyherewepromoteLifelongLearning

forEVERYchildLeadAmbassador KitThorne

Headteacher NigelFowler

InterimDeputyHead HelenParry

RegionalBusinessManager HelenChild

PathwaysAcademyispartoftheE-ACTFamilyofAcademies

Theinformationinthisprospectusiscorrectatthetimeofpublication

Asaneducationalcommunity,westrivetoprovideaninclusiveeducationcelebratingtheuniquenessofeachchildandpreparingthemforlifelonglearningandhighachievement

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OurVisionTheE-ACTPathwaysAcademyFamily:Recognisethateveryone isuniqueandthat therearemanydifferentpathwaystosuccessfor our talented children and staff. Excellence in educational outcomes enhances lifechancesforall,increasingaspirations.BelievethatpositivepartnershipbetweentheAcademyandparentsandfamiliesisvitaltoachild’ssuccessandthesuccessofourAcademy.Aim to be the ‘beating heart’ of our community for the benefit of all, ensuringwe are adrivingforceinthecommunity’ssuccess,encouragingcohesion,promotingopportunityandinstillingPRIDE.Celebrate, recognise and value the successes and achievements of its children, staff andfamilieswhoarealllearners,ensuringeveryonefeelsasenseofbelonging.Believethatexcellentbehaviouristhebridgebetweenourchildren’shopesanddreamsandtheirachievements.Believe that excellence within teaching, together with excellent attendance and a rich,inspiring and engaging curriculum, which is tailored to the needs and interests of ourchildren,supporteveryonetobethebestthattheycanbe.Placewellbeing central toourwork, striving toensure that childrenandadults learn in asafe, supported, nurturing environment, where they feel confident, worthy, enthusiasticandvalued.

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OurAcademy is aplacewhereall arevaluedas individuals, celebratinguniquenessanddiversityandwhereeverypersonfeelssafe,respectedandsupported.Wewanteverychildtodevelopgoodspiritual,moral,socialandculturalunderstanding,todevelopgoodrelationshipsandachievehighstandardsofbehaviour.Wewanteverychildtoachievethehighestpossibleeducationalstandardsandtomakegoodprogressinrelationtotheirpriorattainment.Weacknowledgeeverychildasuniquewithspecialtalents,giftsandneeds and with potential that needs developing, intellectually, emotionally, physically,socially,morallyandspiritually.Wefavourabroad,balancedandcreativecurriculumwhichisrelevanttoandextendsourchildren’sexperiences.Westrivetoensureeverychildhasaccesstoahighqualityallroundcurriculum,butalsohasaccesstoopportunitieswhichenablesthemtoexcelinaparticulararea. This is built upon the beliefs that every childmatters and every child is gifted andtalented.Webelievethatsuccessinoneparticularareahelpsdevelopachild’sselfesteemandraisestheirachievementoverall.Every child is entitled to, and we strive to provide, appropriate and challenging learningopportunitiesdeliveredthroughfirsthandexperienceifpossible.Everyparentandfamilyiswelcomedandformsavitalpartofourcommunity.WestrivetoworkwithparentstoimpactonthecommunityofLongleyandSheffieldasawhole.Wesupportourparentsandshareanydifficultiesorchallengestheyface.Thewellbeingofevery member of our community is important, because we know that if we supportwellbeingwearesupportinglearning.Weplaceachild’swellbeingattheheartofallofourwork.Weworkpositivelywithallagenciesforpositiveoutcomesforchildren.Children enjoy attending Pathways and have a growing sense of PRIDE in theirachievementsandintheAcademy.

OurVision,values,aimsanddailyworkreflectthisethos.

AcademyEthos

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Headteacher:Mr.NigelFowler

InterimDeputyHead:MissHelenParry

YearGroup

Leader

StaffMembers

EarlyYearsNursery(FS1)andReception(FS2)

Mrs.EllenCrowder Mrs.EllenCrowderMr.AndrewKettleMr.JohnChappellMissAmyMaskreyMrs.LeanneSumnerMissRebeccaSmithMrs.KatieHurst

KeyStage1Years1and2

TobeConfirmed MissRichelleCahillMrs.AmandaFurnissMissCharlotteRaffertyMissAlisonDrabbleMrs.HelenNeelyMrs.MichelleBarkerMissEmilyBurtMrs.LouiseNewsome-Armitage

LowerKeyStage2Years3and4

TobeConfirmed Mrs.NasimShahMissNicoleHenryMrs.SumeraUsmanMissKylieWebbMrs.MarieCaldwellMrs.TinaGrayMrs.AnnStuartMrs.KarenYoungMr.JakeGambanMrs.LynneBoot

UpperKeyStage2Years5and6

TobeConfirmed MissSarahToylocoMr.BarryStevensMrs.HannahHudsonMrs.ElizabethLongMrs.ZoeyOffordMrs.JoanneSmithMrs.EmmaColleyMrs.JuanaCraigMrs.OksanaCzerewkoMr.MarkFarrow

StaffatPathways

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The Academy was inspected in June 2017, when it was judged to be providing a GOODeducation for its early years provision. The rest of the school was judged as requiringimprovement.OurstrongLeadershipTeamhaveput intoplaceaplanofactionwhichwillquickly move the Academy to “Good”. This includes work linked to the development ofteaching, curriculum reviews, the development of behaviour and attendance and thedevelopment of engagement opportunities for parents and carers. This work is alreadyresultinginpositiveimpacts.WehaveastrongrelationshipwithParkwoodAcademy,andour localitygroupofschools.Ourstaffandchildrenhavebeenworkingtogetherverypositivelyonarangeofinitiatives.

InclusionManager FionaMason CoverSupervisors MarkFarrowSeniorLearningMentors

JaneBrailsford

LouiseNewsome-ArmitageZardaFazil JakeGamban

BehaviourSupportWorker MichelleEddison ZoeyOffordAttendanceOfficer StellaHoar KatieHurstEasternEuropeanWorker EugeniaKamozinova

KarenYoungICTNetworkManager RobSpencer

Caretaking&Cleaning

DarrenButler

LunchtimeStaff:Playleaders&AssistantPlayleaders

LisaBell(SeniorPlayleader)NicolaGriceJackieJohnsonLornaOgilvie ClaireChapmanLisaBell SueDuffieldTesfayWeldegiorgis NicolaMartin

AcademyOperatiionsLead TracyCrossland CherylCantrellSeniorAdminOfficer JanWattam SobiaNazir

AdminOfficers/Receptionist KellyStagg

KathleenHarrison

WillowGroupFionaMasonTomFroggatt

OFSTEDINSPECTION2017

‘Pupils are keen to achieve and have good attitudes to their work.Theybehavewellinlessonsandrespondquicklywhenthestaffapplytheschool’sbehaviourpolicy.’

OFSTED

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TermTime,Holidays&INSETDaysAutumnHalfTerm1

Monday,4thSeptembertoFriday,27thOctober

HalfTerm:Monday,30thOctobertoFriday,3rdNovember

AutumnHalfTerm2

Monday,6thNovembertoFriday,22ndDecember

ChristmasHoliday:Monday,25thDecembertoFriday,5thJanuary

SpringHalfTerm1

Monday,8thJanuarytoFriday,16thFebruary

HalfTerm:Monday,19thFebruarytoFriday,23rdFebruary

SpringHalfTerm2

Monday,26thFebruarytoThursday,29thMarch

EasterHoliday:Friday,30thMarchtoFriday,13thApril

SummerHalfTerm1

Monday,16thApriltoFriday,25thMay

MayDayHoliday:Monday,7thMay

HalfTerm:Monday,28thMaytoFriday,1stJune

SummerHalfTerm2

Monday,4thJunetoTuesday,24thJuly

INSETDAYS(SchoolClosed)

Monday,4thSeptemberTuesday,5thSeptemberFriday,27thOctober

Monday,6thNovemberMonday,13thNovember

Monday,23rdAprilMonday,18thJune

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E-ACT’s governance structure is based on the establishment of Regional Teams that are led by aRegional Director of Education and a Regional Director of Operations. The Regional Directors aresupportedbyaseriesofexpertSystemLeaders.FortheRegionalEducationteam,thiswillinclude:·aSafeguardingandattendanceSystemLeader;·aSpecialEducationalNeedsandDisabilities(SEND)andbehaviourSystemLeader;·adataSystemLeader;and·SubjectspecialistSystemLeaders(dependingontheneedsoftheregion)The Regional Education Director holds the Headteacher to account on the performance of eachacademywithintheirregion,actingunderthedelegatedauthorityoftheE-ACTBoardofTrustees.Inturn,theRegionalEducationDirectorsareheldtoaccountbytheNationalDirectorofEducationfortheacademieswithintheirregion,andtheNationalDirectorofEducationandtheCEOaredirectlyaccountabletotheBoardofTrustees.Pathwayshas6weeklyRaisingAchievementBoardmeetings toensure that theacademy is beingsupported and scrutinised in its educational performance. The educational Raising AchievementBoards are led by the Regional Education Director, with attendance from the relevant regionalSystemLeadersandAcademySeniorLeadershipTeam.AlongsidetheRaisingAchievementBoards,E-ACThasestablishedadvisorybodiesineachacademycalledtheAcademyAmbassadorialAdvisoryGroup(AAG).TheAcademyAmbassadorremitwillhasfourkeyelements:Celebration:tohelptomakesurethatcelebrationofstaff,pupilsandparentsremainsapriorityforeachacademy,andtofindthebestwaytodothis.Communication: toworkwithstaff,pupilsandparents tomakesure that theacademyeffectivelycommunicates to all stakeholders, so that everyone feels part of academy life and has theopportunitytoaccessinformationandevents.Concernsorcomplaints:toactasanindependentlocalpointofcontactforstaff,pupilsandparentsto express their concerns. Academy Ambassadors will signpost people to the right channels fordealingwiththeir issuesandwillensurethatanyconcernsorcomplaintsarefedbacktotheAAG.Where any trends emerge, the Academy Ambassadors work with the Headteacher and otherambassadors to help find solutions. Academy Ambassadors will also always form themajority ofmembersonanyappealspanels.Community:makingsurethatthepupilsmaximiseonlocalopportunitiesbyfindingwaystokeeptheacademyattheheartofthecommunityandactingasakeylinkbetweenthetwo,toreallyhelptheacademytoexplorewhatitcandotomaketheschoolahubofcommunityservices.

E-ACT’sGovernanceStructure

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PathwaysAcademy’sRegionalTeam

Name TitleAllanTorr RegionalEducationDirectorJoeBrownridge RegionalOperationsDirectorElizabethBrowne SafeguardingandAttendanceSystemLeaderElizabethBrowne SENDandBehaviourSystemLeaderHelenChild RegionalBusinessManager(Sheffield)NicolaStubbs RegionalFinanceManager(SheffieldDaviniaReynolds-Brown RegionalHRLead(Sheffield)StuartChatterton RegionalEstates&H&SManager(Sheffield)NiallWilliams RegionalMarketingManager

TheAcademyplacesastrongemphasisonensuringallchildrenhaveavoiceinthedecisionsof the Academy and the development of their learning. There is a strongly establishedAcademycouncilwhomeeteveryweek.Anelectiontakesplaceeveryyearforeachclasstonominateandvotefortheirpreferredcandidates. The children are currently focused on making lunchtimes brilliant for allchildren.

AcademyCouncil

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PathwaysAcademyprovidesfulltimeeducationforchildrenfrom5yearsto11years.FoundationStage-NurseryandReception(3and4years)

AtPathwayschildrenaged3and4yearsareeducatedintheNursery(FS1).OurReceptionunitisa60placeunitandanewcohortstartseverySeptember.Parentswishingtoputtheirchild’snamedownforNurserymaydosooncethatchildhasreachedtheageoftwoandahalfyears.Childrenarethenadmittedaccordingtotheirbirthdateunlessthereareexceptionalcircumstances.

Nursery/FS1InNurseryweadmitchildrenfromtheageof3.TheNurseryisstaffedbyoneteacherand2/3teachingassistants(dependentonNurserynumbers)andhasplacesfor78childrenoneitherahalfdaybasisor2½daysperweek.WithintheNursery,weaimtoofferacaringandstimulatingenvironmentforyoungchildren.Enquiries about theNursery canbedirected toMrs. EllenCrowder (Phase Leader – EarlyYears).Reception/FS2

ChildrenareadmittedintoAcademyfulltimeasReceptionchildren.After Reception, during the primary years, children are referred to as Year 1 and 2 (KeyStage1)orYear3,4,5and6(KeyStage2).AcademyAdmissionsInReceptionouradmissionnumberofis60Whentherearefewerthan60applicationsforadmissioninanyyeargroup,allchildrenareadmitted.Whentherearemorethan60applicationstheLocalAuthorityallocatesplacestoprospectivepupilsinthefollowingorderofpriority:

AdmissionintoAcademy

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ChildrenwhoareallocatedtotheAcademywithastatementofspecialeducationalneeds,ortothosechildrenwhoarewhoarelookedafterbytheLocalAuthority;ChildrenwholiveinthecatchmentareaoftheAcademy;ChildrenwhohavebrothersandsistersintheAcademy;Childrenwhodonotfitintothefourprecedingcategories.Please note that there is a right of appeal to the Local Authority for those who are notofferedplacesandthattheparentsofanychildwhohasaNurseryplacemuststillapplyforadmissiontoAcademysubjecttotheregulationsasoutlined.SecondaryAcademyMost children in theAcademy transfer at 11+ to a secondaryAcademy in the catchmentarea.IfyoupreferyourchildtoattendanAcademyotherthantheoneinyourcatchmentarea,youareable tomakesucha request,butpleasebear inmind itmaynotalwaysbepossibleforyourchildtotransfertothesecondaryAcademyofyourchoice.

SessionTimes

LowerFoundation(Nursery)

5XMorning: 8:30am-11:30am OR 5XAfternoon:12:15pm-3:15pm OR Mon/Tue 9:15am-3:15pm Wed 8:30am-11:30am OR Wed 12:15pm-3:15pm Thurs/Fri 9:15am-3:15pm

UpperFoundation Morning: 8:55am-11:40am Afternoon: 12:50pm-3:15pm

KeyStage1 Morning: 8:55am-12:00pm Afternoon: 1:00pm-3:15pm

KeyStage2 Morning: 8:55am-12:15pm Afternoon: 1:10pm-3:15pm

AcademyDay

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Wehaveathrivingbreakfastclubwhichcatersforover50childrenmostdays.Itrunsfrom8:00amuntil8:45am.Itisawonderfulopportunitytohaveagreatbreakfastandrelaxwithfriends,aswellasopportunitiestofinishhomeworkandtoreadanddraw.Parentsareverywelcometoremainwiththeirchildren,chattotheLearningMentorsandsharebreakfast.The aim of Pathways Academy is to create a caring, safe, healthy and happy Academyenvironment in which self-esteem, positive behaviour and a sensitivity and respect forothersarefostered.We believe that one of our most powerful behaviour management tools is high qualitylearningandteaching,andifchildrenaremotivatedbyandenthusiasticaboutlearningtheywillbehavewellandthriveincollaborationwithothers.Theywillreachtheirpotential.Goodbehaviourisanoutcomeofeffectivelearningandteachingandpositiverelationshipsbetweenadultsandchildren.Werecognisethatallchildrenaredifferentandhaveverydifferentneeds.Weusearangeofstrategies,wherechildrenworkinasmallgroupandhaveverytargetedandpersonalisedteachingandlearning.

The school’s provision in supporting pupils to manage their ownbehaviouriseffective.’

Pupilsareclearabouttheschool’sexpectationsandtheimportanceofmakingthe‘rightchoices’andtopupils’learningneeds.’

OFSTED

BreakfastClub

PositiveBehaviourManagement

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WearefortunatetohaveatwoSeniorLearningMentorsatPathways.TheirroleistoworkcloselywithfamiliestobuildgoodcommunicationbetweenhomeandtheAcademy.Italsoinvolves working with children to enable them to maximise their potential by raisingattainment,improvingattendanceandencouraginggoodrelationshipswithpeers.Theyplayaprominentpartinsupportinganddevelopingacultureofpositivebehaviour.TheLearningMentors work closely with other Academies to ease the transition of children movingbetweenAcademies.

Bullying is a concern foreveryparent.Weworkon theprinciple thateveryAcademyhasbullyingpresentatsomepoint.Wethereforetakeaproactiveapproachtoanti-bullying.WeaddressissueswithinPSHCE,CircleTimeandassemblies.All bullying is tackled andweensure that allmembers, children and adults know that noformofbullyingwillbetoleratedatPathwaysPrimary.Everychildmatterstoeverymemberofstaffandourmainaimistoensureeverychild is,andfeels,safe,secureandhappy.Wehaveaseparatebullyingpolicyinplace.The behaviour policy has been recently reviewed in collaboration with all Academystakeholders.Another key part of our provision to support wellbeing for children is our Academy dogOscar.

PastoralProvision

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TheAcademy’sCurriculumisorganisedsoastofulfilstatutoryordersoftheEducationActof1996.The National Curriculum consists of three core subjects, English,Maths and Science andseven non-core foundation subjects: Information and Communication Technology (ICT),History, Geography, Design and Technology,Music, Art, Physical Education and ReligiousEducation.OtherrequirementsincludeReligiousEducationandSexEducation.AprogrammeofPersonal,Social,HealthandCitizenshipEducation(PSHCE)isalsoprovidedand impacts on the whole curriculum. An Academy Council has been set up within theAcademy to help develop children’s independence, skills as a citizen andmember of thecommunityandalsotheirunderstandingofahealthylifestyleThis is now supported by the delivery of the SEAL Programme, a national initiative toaddressSocialandEmotionalAspectsofLearning.

TheNationalCurriculum

‘ThesupportandteachingforpupilsnewtoschoolwithlimitedornoEnglishisgood.Thesepupilsdevelopathirstforlearningandquicklyacquire the skills to read and write in English. As a result, thesepupilsoftenmake rapidprogress formsometimesvery lowstartingpoints.’

OFSTED

‘The school’s work to promote pupils’ personal development andwelfareisgood.’

‘The leadership in the early years has ensured that the youngetchildren get a strong start in school. By the time they leave theReceptionclass,childrenarewellequippedforKeyStage1’.

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Vision

We want an irresistible curriculum, full of meaning, challenge andopportunitiesforgrowth.

Aims

DevelopaLearningCulturewhich…

1. Developsapositivemindsetofhighexpectations,rapidprogressandgreatachievement.

2. Developsthinkers,learnersandcreatorswhoaspiretobethebest,believeinthemselvesandareleadersnotfollowers.

3. Developsopportunitiesforidentifyingandapplyingbasicskillsineverycurriculumarea.

4. Developslearningpathwaysthatareinter-connected,inordertoleadpupilsonajourneyofdiscovery.

TheCurriculumatPathwaysAcademy

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AtPathways,teachersandclassroomsupportstaffworkcloselytogethersothatchildrenineachyeargroupfollowthesameCurriculumandarecoveringthesameareasof learning.Weconstantlystrivetoprovidethebestexperiencesthroughwhichchildrencanlearnwell.Eachchildisuniqueandhasindividualneedsandcapabilities.Weaimtomeeteachchild’sneedsthroughdifferentiatedworkwhichistailoredtotheindividuallearner.

ClassesareorganisedaccordingtothenumberofchildrenintheAcademyandthestaffingavailable.As far as possible, we always aim to promotecontinuityandstabilityforourchildren.Generally,pupils are taught in mixed ability year groups;sometimes they are grouped according to abilityacrossayeargroupandoccasionallychildrenaregroupedforsportingactivities.

AtPathwaysAcademy,wearealwayslookingfornewwaystofurtherimproveteachingandlearningandaimtoinvolvethewholecommunity-children,theirfamilies,staffandgovernorsinmakingtheAcademyauniqueandspecialplaceinwhichtolearn.

TheFoundationStageCurriculum

TheCurriculumintheFoundationStageisbasedupontheEarlyLearningGoals.

English

Childrenentertheearlyyearswithskillsandknowledgebelowthosetypicalfortheirageinspeechand

languageandknowledgeandunderstandingofthewiderworld.ChildrenwhojoinschoolinNurserygetofftoaflyingstartbecauseadultsequipthemwithgoodcommunicationskillsandprovideopportunitiesto

exploreandexperiment.

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Learning&Teaching

‘Pupils are keen to achieve and have good attitudes to their work.Theybehavewellinlessonsandrespondquicklywhenthestaffapplytheschool’sbehaviourpolicy.’

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Each day in the Academy there is dedicated time to address the children’s learning inreading,writing,speakingandlistening.TherearedailyPhonicsandguidedreadingsessionsaswebelievereadingandwritingarevitalaspectofchildren’slearning.However,EnglishisalsotaughtacrosstheCurriculum.Weaimtodevelopchildren’scommunicationskillsthroughspeechandwriting.WeencouragechildrentoapplytheirlearninginEnglishtoothersubjectareas.Webelievethatchildrenshouldbegivenopportunitiestoreadforpleasureaswellasinformationandouraimistoprovideinterestingbooksforalltoread.MathsWe aim to make Mathematics exciting and relevant to real life. We provide increasingchallengeandencouragechildrentosolveproblemsanddevelopthinkingskills.The school has recently introducedandexcitingnewcurriculumwhichwill hugely impactpositivelyonchildren’sprogress.ReligiousEducationandAssembliesReligiousEducationisofferedtoallpupilsaccordingtotheSheffieldAgreedSyllabus.REistaught as a separate subject. We also hold daily non-denominational assemblies whichinclude an act of collective worship. Through RE and assemblies, we aim to prepare ourchildren for their place in a diverse society and children are encouraged to express theirownideasandbeliefsandtodevelopattitudesoftolerance,understandingandsensitivitytowards those of others. The RE syllabus, assemblies and collective worship are non-denominational.

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PoliciesandschemesofworkmaybeviewedattheAcademyonrequest.ParentsmaywishtowithdrawtheirchildfromallorpartofREandcollectiveworship.IfthisisthecasepleasediscussthematterwiththeHeadteacher.SexandRelationshipsEducation(SRE)andDrugsEducationTheAcademyhasapolicy forSexandRelationshipseducationanddrugsEducationwhichareavailabletoparentsandwhichhavebeendevelopedinconsultationwiththeAcademycommunity.Appropriate aspects of these subjects are covered throughout the Academy in amannerappropriatetotheageofthechildrenconcerned.

TeacherAssessmentAtPathwaysAcademy,weareverykeenthateachchildshouldachieveaswellaspossible.Toensurethatthisisthecase,weassesschildrenwhentheystartAcademysothatwehaveaclearpictureofwhattheirpotentialmaybeaswellaswhattheyareabletodoandhowtheyneedtoimproveintheirlearning.WhenchildrenareintheFoundationStagewetracktheir progress through the six areas of learning. Assessment is important at all stages ofchildren’s learning,with teacherassessmentofpupils’workandprogress in class formingthemajorpartoftheyearlyassessmentprogramme.Weassesschildreneveryhalftermsothatwehaveanaccurateunderstandingofstrengthsandareasfordevelopment.Tests

• InYear1pupilsarescreenedfortheirphonicsability.• InYear2pupilsundertakenationaltestsinEnglishandMathematics,(SATs).• InYear6pupilsundertakenationaltestsinEnglishandMathematics,(SATs).• InYears3,4,and5pupilsundertakeinterimtestsinEnglishandmathematics.These

testsgivechildrenexperienceoftestconditionsandalsoinformusoftheir levelofabilityandhowwecanhelpthemtoimprove.

Assessment&Reporting

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ReportingtoParentsParentsreceiveonedetailedwrittenreportpluspupilprofileseachhalfyearwhichcontainsthe results of both teacher assessments and tests. Parents also have an opportunity toattendthreeopeneveningswhentheycancomeintotheAcademytodiscusstheirchild’sprogress.Inaddition,parentsarewelcometodiscusstheirchildatanytimewiththeclass-teacherbyappointment.

Extra-CurricularActivitiesAwide rangeofextra-curricularactivitiesareavailableduring theyear thesemay includeart, sport,dramaandmuchmore. All childrenwillbeconsultedonanannualbasisas towhichactivitiestheywouldbemostinterestedinparticipatingin.

AcademyVisitsandVisitorsEducationalvisitsandvisitorsintotheAcademyareencouragedasawayofenhancingandenriching our creative curriculum. They allow children to gain first hand experiences ofpeopleandartefactsintheirnaturalenvironment.VisitshavetakenplacetoThornbridge(aresidential visit for Year 6), Whirlow Farm, Canon Hall, Abbey HouseMuseum, the localarea,theScienceMuseuminManchester,EdenCamp,theCinemaandtheLibrarytonamebutafew.

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ChargesandRemissionsAswefavourtheenrichmentoftheCurriculumthroughEducationalvisitsandanapproachto learning which values first hand experience, visits outside of the Academy areencouraged.InlinewithourinclusiveprinciplesitisnotthepolicyoftheAcademytochargefor any visits, although voluntary contributions arewelcomed.A charge for board canbemadeforresidentialvisits.FamiliesarealwayswelcomeintheAcademyandwehopeyouwill takeadvantageofthemany occasions you are invited to attend. There is a Calendar of events in place for thebeginningofeachAcademyyear.We believe that a good relationship involvingmutual trust and effective communicationbetweenhome and theAcademywill provide all of our childrenwith the best chance toreachtheirindividualpotential.Werecogniseandrespectparentsastheprimaryeducatorsoftheirchildren.We aim to support all parents and guardians to play an active role in their children’slearning.ParentsarewelcometovisittheAcademyandarefreetodiscussanyproblemsetc.withtheclassteacher,DeputyHeadteacherandHeadteacher.It ishelpfultohaveanappointmenttoensurethattheteacherhastimetotalkandlistentoyou.We also welcome parents as volunteers. We have a very successful ‘army’ of readingvolunteerswhoaremakingarealdifferenceacrosstheAcademy.Manyparentshavelotsofskillswhichwouldbenefitallofourchildren.PleasecontacttheacademyifyouwouldliketohelpintheAcademy.Wewillkeepyouwell-informedofeventstakingplacethroughourregularnewsletter.Parentsarealsoinvitedtoassembliesandconcertsatdifferenttimesoftheyear.At the beginning of each term/topic a Curriculum overview map is sent to parents andcarerstoinformthemofdifferentaspectsoflearningtheirchildwillbeundertakingduringthecomingweeks.Ifanyonehasanyproblemsaccessingtheinformationthenwearealsohappy to help. We are keen for parents to come into Academy to help with differentactivities.

ParentalInvolvement

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FamilyLearningActivities/AdultEducationThere are a number of adult education opportunities run at Pathways Academy forparents/carersandadultsfromthecommunity.Theseareorganisedbytheacademy.

Homework

Your child will be given homework in accordance with guidelines recommended by thegovernment.Thismaybereadingathome,learningnumberfactsortablesorundertakingresearch for a project. Homework is intended to be challenging but fun and is set toreinforceprevious learning. If you canhelp your childwith his or her homework thiswillreallymakeadifferencetohowquicklyandhowwelltheycompletetheactivity.Childrenarerecognisedandrewardedforreturningtheirhomeworkeveryweek.ParentPartnershipandeffectiveinvolvementofparentsisfundamentaltothesuccessof

theAcademy.

AcademyUniformWe believe that children benefit from feeling a sense of belonging and we believe thatwearing theAcademy’s distinctive uniformhelpswith this and helps develop a feeling ofprideinourfantasticAcademycommunity.Therefore,AcademypolicysetbyGovernors,isthatuniformiscompulsoryforallchildren.ThisprepareschildrenforsecondaryAcademy.OuruniformwhichhasthePathwaysAcademylogoonconsistsof:

• Purple Jumper/Sweatshirt/Cardigan/Hoodie with Logo • White Polo Shirt • Black/Grey School Trousers • Black/Grey Skirts/Pinafore • Black School Shoes (no heels for girls)

PE Kit: • Black Shorts/Tracksuit Bottoms • White T-Shirt

All pupils must bring their PE Kit to ALL PE lessons and extra-curricular clubs where required..

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Optional summer uniform:

• Black Shorts • Purple Gingham Dress

Please Note: Leggings/bright coloured tights and jean trousers are not permitted. NOT PERMITTED:

• Jewellery except for one small stud earring in each pierced ear • Make-up • Casual shoes, trainers, boots or stilleto heels • Accessories • Jeans, casual trousers etc.

NB. Valuables: We cannot take responsibility for damage, loss or theft of any valuable items. All uniform and PE kit must be clearly labelled with first name and surname. BookBagsAll itemsof uniformwith the academy logo is available toorder. Also available toorderdirectfromthesupplierarecoats,knittedhatfleeces.PleaseaskatReceptionforanorderform.

AttendanceAttendance at the Academy is vital for a child’s development, both personally andacademically, so we take a pro-active approach to attendance. Our Attendance Officer,Mrs.StellaHoar,iskeentoworkalongsideandsupportanyfamilieswhoarestrugglingwithattendance.WealsohaveanewmemberofstafftohelpwithournewEasternEuropeanfamilieswhohavelittleornoEnglish.MissEugeniaKamozinovaishelpingfamilieswithtranslationandattendance.

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Unexplainedorlengthyabsencesaretakenseriouslyandarereportedto,andfollowedupby,theEducationWelfareOfficerwhofollowsupabsencesfortheLEAandalsodealswithpersistentlateness.Please ensure your child arrives at the Academy on time. Children who arrive at theAcademybeforethestartoftheAcademydayarewelcometoattendourpopularBreakfastClub.Please inform the Academy by letter and by telephone, if possible, on the first day ofabsence,givingthereasonfortheabsence.Thiswillthenbemarkedasauthorised,unlessthereisanongoingproblemwithattendance.TheAcademypolicyisthatleaveofabsencefor family holidays in term time is discouraged and unauthorised other than exceptionalcircumstances.TheAcademyisunabletoauthorisemorethan10dayswithinanyoneAcademyyear. Thereareother criteriawithin theAcademypolicy and this information iscirculatedtoparentsannually.

WeaskthatallParentssupportusinensuringtheirchild’sattendanceatAcademy.

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ComplaintsAllcomplaintsaretakenseriouslyandshouldinitiallybeaddressedtotheHeadteacherwho,ifunabletoresolvethesituation,willsupplyanamedmemberofthegovernanceteamforfurthercontact.We aim to dealwith your complaints in a caring and effectivemanner. Any concerns orcomplaintsyoudohaveshould,inthefirstinstance,willbedealtwithinformally.Ifyouarenot satisfied after speaking to the teacher,wewould invite you to speakwith the phaseleader,whowillthenescalatethecomplainttotheDeputyHead,andeventheHeadteacherifnecessary.AfullcopyoftheAcademy’sComplaintsPolicycanbeobtainedfromtheAcademyoffice.

SecurityFor your child’s safety we have locks on all the doors and closed-circuit televisionmonitoringthemainentrancetheAcademy.AllvisitorsmustreporttotheAcademyofficeandallstaffareawareofproceduresrelatingtosecurity.

PastoralCareandChildProtectionPastoral care of Children requires on the part of staff the highest standards ofprofessionalismintermsofconduct,expectations,supervision,teachingandvigilance.Welink our behaviour strategies to the SEAL programme and also our P.R.I.D.E. policy. WeactivelyteachandaddressSocialandemotionaldevelopment.Staffarerequiredtofollowchildprotectionproceduresintheidentificationandnotificationof suspected abuse and unexplained injuries. In such cases the welfare of the child isdeemedtobeparamount.Allconcernswillbereportedtothechildprotectionofficer(theHeadteacher)andwillthenbereportedtotheappropriateauthority.AfullcopyoftheChildProtectionPolicyisavailablefromtheAcademyoffice.DesignatedSafeguardingLeadisJaneBrailsfordwho is supportedby twoDeputy Safeguarding Leads,AmandaSmithandZardaFazil.ThesestaffworkcloselytogetherregularlyattendingrelevanttrainingandreceivinginformationregardingChildProtection.ThisisarequirementoftheChildrenAct1989andsubsequentlegislation.The Academy has a responsibility to collate basic information (such as who has parentalresponsibility for a child), and to pass this information to the relevant agencies if sorequested.Intheeventofaninvestigationintosafeguardingissues,theAcademyhasadutytoco-operatewiththeinvestigatingagenciestopromotethewelfareofthechild.

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The Academy always aims to work in partnership with parents, and tries to ensure thatparentsarekept fully informedof,andparticipate in,anyactionconcerning their child. Ifthereisaconflictofinterest,however,thewelfareofthechildmusttakepriority.ShouldyouwishtodiscussChildProtectionandthesafetyofyourchildorindeedanyotheraspectofyourchild’swelfarepleasedonothesitatetocontactanyofthefollowingpeopleattheAcademy:JaneBrailsford–SeniorLearningMentorZardaFazil–SeniorLearningMentor

InclusionItistheaimofPathwaysAcademytoaddresstheneedsofallchildren.SpecialProvisionismadetoaddresstheindividualneedsofchildrenwithSpecialEducationalNeeds,Englishasanadditionallanguage,GiftedandTalentedChildren,childrenwithphysicaldisabilitiesandchildrenwithbehavioural,emotionalandsocialdifficulties.

‘The school is effective in supporting the welfare of its pupils andtheirfamiliesandfollowscorrectprocedurestoensurethesafetyandwell-beingofpupils.’

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EqualOpportunitiesEachchildistreatedequallyandisgivenopportunitiestotakepartinallaspectsofAcademylife.WedonottolerateanyformofdiscriminationandwehaveadutytorecordandreportanyracialabusetotheLocalAuthorityonatermlybasis.GiftedandTalentedPupilsStaff identify pupils who have a higher level of ability than themajority of children in aparticularareaofstudy.Theseidentifiedpupilshaveextendedactivitiesinordertodevelopthis potential as fully as possible. Theymay also have opportunities to work in targetedgroupswithotherablechildrenfromacrossSheffield.

SpecialEducationalNeedsWebelieve in an inclusive education for all children. Sometimes childrenmayexperiencedifficultiesinlearningorbehaviour.Ifthisisthecase,wewilltalktoparentsaboutthebestwaystoovercomethedifficulties.Initiallywemightchangeourapproachtoteachingandlearningforthechilde.g.presenttheworkinsmallstepsorusespecialistresources.IfnecessarywemayaskforhelpandadvicefromspecialistteachersoutsidetheAcademy.Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) provision has a high profile within theAcademy and we are committed to enabling each child to reach his/her potential. TheAcademyfollowstherequirementsoftheEducationAct1993alongsideCodePractice2014.Earlyidentificationofanychild’sspecialneedsisveryimportantsothatitcanbeaddressedand parents, carers or staffmay raise initial concerns. However concernsmay be raised,parentsarealwaysinvolvedthroughouttheprocessandtheprogressofpupilswithSEN’dismonitored through regular reviews. In the Academy, the InclusionManager co-ordinatesSEN’dandwillbehappytoprovideparentswithanyinformationandfurtherdetailsoftheCodeofPractice.

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OurteachingstaffareskilledandexperiencedinworkingwithchildrenwithSEN’d.Wealsoemployaninvaluableteamoflearningsupportstaff,includingtwoSeniorLearningMentorswhogivefurthersupporttosmallgroupsortopindividualchildren.RaceEqualityAsamulti-culturalAcademywithmembersofourcommunityjoiningusfromallaroundtheworldwetaketheissuesregardingraceequalityveryseriously.Everyoneisofequalvalueanddeserves equal levels of respect.We aim to prepare all our children for lifewithin amulti-culturalsociety.DiversityIsCelebratedSinceMay2002 theAcademyhasbeen statutorily required tohave a policy document in place, explaining our approach topromotingracialequalityandpreventingracialharassmentanddiscrimination.

ThepolicyinfluencesourworkintheAcademyandwetakeaproactiveapproach,addressingissuesthroughcircletime,assemblyandourPSHCEwork.

‘Theprovisionforpupilswhohavespecialeducationalneedsand/ordisabilities,aswellasthosepupilswho jointheschoolwith littleorno English, is good. This ensures that these pupils make goodprogress.’

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‘The school places a great emphasis on tolerance and respect foreachotherandthosefromdifferentbackgrounds.Pupilshaveagoodunderstandingofdifferentculturesandreligions.Thisdevelopstheirspiritual,moral,socialandculturalawarenesseffectively.’

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TheAcademyapproaches thismatter sensitivelyand inanon-politicalmanner. Instances,whichoccurextremelyrarely,aredealtwithappropriatelyandwithoutpreconceptions.

OurpromotionofBritishvaluesatSchool

ThegovernmentsetouttheirdefinitionofBritishvaluesinthe2011PreventStrategy.Thesewere reinforced in September 2014 due to recent events. These new regulations will sitalongsidetherequirementsoftheEqualitiesAct,whichalsoappliestoalltypesofschools.

Schoolswill be expected to focus on, and be able to show, how ourworkwith pupils iseffectiveinembeddingfundamentalBritishvalues.

PromotingBritishvaluesatTheAcademyatPathwaysAcademy

WeagreewiththeDepartmentforEducation’sfive-partdefinitionofBritishvalues:

• Democracy• theruleoflaw• individualliberty• mutualrespect• toleranceofthoseofdifferentfaithsandbeliefs

AttheAcademystudentswillencountertheseprinciplesthroughouteverydayschoollife.Inparticular,ourpromotionofspiritual,moral,socialandculturalunderstandingisusedasanintegralpartofeverydaylifehereattheacademy.

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WehopeyouenjoyedfindingoutaboutourAcademy.WeareallveryproudtobepartofPathwaysPrimaryAcademy.

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